The 5 players the Philadelphia Eagles can't live without

The 5 players the Philadelphia Eagles can’t live without

January 29, 2016; Kahuku, HI, USA; Hawaiian hostesses Chelsea Hardin (far left) and Mahina Garcia (far right) pose with Team Rice lineman Fletcher Cox of the Philadelphia Eagles (91), Team Irvin return specialist Darren Sproles of the Philadelphia Eagles (43), and Team Irvin free safety Malcolm Jenkins of the Philadelphia Eagles (27) during 2016 Pro Bowl photo day at Turtle Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson (65) reacts to running back Ryan Mathews (24) touchdown run against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Lane Johnson – Right Tackle

Toughness, Grit, Speed and Strength are all words that come to mind when you think of Lane Johnson. He epitomizes Philadelphia football and the heart and passion it takes to be an Eagle. Johnson’s 2015/16 season was injury riddled, and he played countless games with more than one injury. Offensive tackles are hard to find, and having one that can play both on both the left and right sides of the line is irreplaceable.

The 4^th overall pick in 2013 has surpassed the two tackles taken before him in that draft, rating 22^nd overall among tackles on Pro Football Focus compared to Eric Fisher (36^th) and Luke Joeckel (50^th).

Like Cox, Johnson is a piece you can build around, and he’s the future and an anchor on the offensive line. There aren’t many better young tackles in the league right now.

Next: Malcolm Jenkins

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